Question 1

What is NFTY?

Accepted Answer

NFTY — First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of the 50 largest and most liquid Indian securities listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) by investing in all of the components of the NIFTY 50.

Question 2

What is the NFTY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

NFTY last traded at $50.55 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the NFTY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

NFTY has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.8% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are NFTY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

NFTY historical returns: YTD: -5.62%, 1-year: -8.06%, 3-year annualised: +3.69%, 5-year annualised: +2.92%, 10-year annualised: +6.44%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.18, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does NFTY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NFTY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.88%. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does NFTY invest in?

Accepted Answer

NFTY's top holdings include Zomato Limited (ZOMATO, 2.7%), Bajaj Auto Limited (BAJAJ-AUTO, 2.3%), HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTECH, 2.3%), Titan Company Limited (TITAN, 2.3%), Tech Mahindra Limited (TECHM, 2.2%) — and 42 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does NFTY invest in?

Accepted Answer

NFTY's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (21.6%), Consumer Cyclicals (16.7%), Basic Materials (12.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is NFTY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

NFTY has approximately $102M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was NFTY launched?

Accepted Answer

NFTY was launched on February 14, 2012, giving it a 14-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy NFTY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

NFTY trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker NFTY. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is NFTY?

Accepted Answer

NFTY has a 1-year volatility of 15.90% and a beta of 0.63 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.18 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$50.70	$50.87	$50.31	$50.55	$50.55	6,200
2026-09-30	$51.05	$51.05	$50.85	$51.00	$51.00	2,100
2026-09-29	$51.38	$51.50	$51.22	$51.43	$51.43	18,100
2026-09-28	$51.76	$51.86	$51.57	$51.65	$51.65	8,900
2026-09-25	$52.28	$52.49	$52.07	$52.30	$52.30	19,900
2026-09-24	$52.23	$52.29	$52.12	$52.17	$52.17	3,589
2026-09-23	$52.63	$52.75	$52.51	$52.66	$52.66	23,712
2026-09-22	$52.95	$53.04	$52.72	$52.87	$52.87	6,768
2026-09-21	$52.89	$53.24	$52.82	$53.16	$53.16	27,800
2026-09-18	$52.63	$52.80	$52.50	$52.54	$52.54	125,500

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ZOMATO	Zomato Limited	2.66%
2	BAJAJ-AUTO	Bajaj Auto Limited	2.33%
3	HCLTECH	HCL Technologies Limited	2.32%
4	TITAN	Titan Company Limited	2.30%
5	TECHM	Tech Mahindra Limited	2.18%
6	APOLLOHOSP	Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited	2.13%
7	JSWSTEEL	JSW Steel Limited	2.12%
8	GRASIM	Grasim Industries Limited	2.08%
9	BAJAJFINSV	Bajaj Finserv Limited	2.03%
10	TCS	Tata Consultancy Services Limited	2.02%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	21.60%
Consumer Cyclicals	16.70%
Basic Materials	12.17%
Technology	10.43%
Healthcare	10.03%
Energy	7.88%
Industrials	7.82%
Consumer Defensive	7.62%
Utilities	3.77%
Communication Services	1.97%
Real Estate	0.00%

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